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Health provider barriers in the implementation of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV guidelines in Naivasha Distict
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background The most common route of HIV infection in HIV positive children less than 5 years of age is through Mother- To-Child Transmission (MTCT). In light of this, the guidelines for Prevention of Mother to Child ... -
Health provider factors associated with reporting of adverse drug reactions in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Medicines are an important component of public health because they are used to prevent and treat disease; however the use of medicines may cause harm to the patient. An adverse drug reaction is harm that ... -
Health related quality of life and its determinants in asthmatic patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) is an important measure of health outcomes since it reflects the impact of an illness and its treatment, from the patient’s perspective. The disease though common and whose ... -
Health Related Quality of Life and Treatment Regimens in Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Globally, musculoskeletal disorders are one of the most neglected diseases despite showing a prevalence that is on the rise and a leading cause of disability. Various regimens have been identified and are used ... -
Health related quality of life of adult patients on tenofovir versus zidovudine based regimens at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Quality of life improvement is one of the objectives of antiretroviral therapy. It is vital to assess the perception of the patient on their functional status and well-being termed as Health Related Quality ... -
Health related quality of life of breast cancer patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer affects quality of life of patients, especially in our set-up in Kenya where majority of ... -
The Health Related Quality of Life of Hiv-aids Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2004)Background: It is estimated that less than 10% of PLWHA have access to anti -retroviral treatment in every region except the Americas. Until the year 2000, the cost of treatment was the single most significant factor ... -
The Health Related Quality Of Life Of HIV/AIDS Patients On Antiretroviral Therapy In Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)It is estimated that less than 10% of PLWHA have access to anti-retroviral treatment in every region except the Americas. Until the year 2000, the cost of treatment was the single most significant factor influencing ... -
Health related quality of life of patients on maintenance hemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2011)Background Health related quality of life is increasingly being recognized as a primary outcome measure in treatmentof end stage renal disease. The health related quality of life of patients on maintenance hemodialysis ... -
Health risks associated with wastewater used for irrigation in urban agriculture, in Nairobi Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology, 2011)Wastewater can be defined as any water that has been adversely affected in quality by anthropogenic influence. It is used extensively for irrigation in Kenya, and in other countries where water is scarce. Risks involved ... -
Health Seeking Behavior in Malaria Treatment by the Fishing Community of Rusinga Island, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Literature on health and diseases indicate that people perceive diseases variously. People develop their own views and beliefs about the causes, symptoms, modes of transmission and therapy choices, which then influence ... -
Health Seeking Behavior of Diabetic Patients in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Diabetes is a chronic disease that is progressive in nature, and can lead to irreversible complications or even death. The burden of care from complications and death among diabetic patients in Kenya is a major concern. ... -
Health seeking behaviour in a rural setting: The case of Ukwala division in Siaya District
(Institute of African studies, 1990)Of late there has been a growing interest in understanding the social aspect of medicine. Research is being conducted-in this area in an attempt to understand how social and cultural factors . affect the health of people. ... -
Health seeking behaviour in relation to tuberculosis among somali women in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The Sub-Saharan Africa region is most affected by TB due to high AIDS cases. Literature on health seeking behaviour indicates that people perceive this disease variously. They have their own views and beliefs about the ... -
The health seeking behaviour of visually impaired patients: a case study of Kikuyu Eye Hospital, Kiambu District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)Visual impairment is a major public health problem globally causing substantial social and economic toll on individuals and society. In Kenya, eye diseases are ranked eighth in terms of morbidity according to Ministry of ... -
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Health Status Of Potato Seed And Host Resistance Against Late Blight Disease Under Greenhouse And Field Conditions In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Importation of potato seed into Kenya has become common in light of the persistent shortage of clean seed potato in the country. The performance of imported potato varieties under Kenyan conditions and disease reaction ... -
Health workers knowledge of the uncomplicated malaria treatment policy in public health facilities in Kenya: a cross-sectional study.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Background: Following the paradigm change of the malaria treatment policy from treating all fevers as malaria to parasitological testing of all suspected cases before treating only positives cases, several countries have ... -
Health workers practice in the management of acute diarrhoea among children aged 6-59 months admitted to Juba Teaching Hospital.South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction:Diarrhoea is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in children under five worldwide. In South Sudan, it accounts for 42.9% of under 5 mortality. The clinical outcomes for diarrhea correlate with ... -
Health, nutrition and sanitation baseline survey with reference to children aged 6 to 59 months in Nyakacho, Kericho District, Kenya.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2007)A cross-sectional survey of consumption patterns and dietary practices was carried out in Nyakacho, Motobo Division, Kericho District in Kenya from July to August 2004. The main objective of the study was to determine ...
